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violet

Definition

  • noun: a plant that has small bluish-purple or white flowers
  • noun: any of a genus ('Viola' of the family Violaceae, the violet family) of chiefly herbs with alternate stipulate leaves and showy flowers in spring and often cleistogamous flowers in summer
  • synonyms: chromatic

Examples

  • He's no 'shrinking violet' when it comes to competition.

  • She has 'violet' eyes.

Movie quotes

  • (..) No, why does a chicken cross the road? - To get to the second floor! - You is a genius! Roses are red, the violets are blue, the dresses is gotta be showed. Let's get this show on the road! ' Clap your hands, slap your thighs, gimme that beat, boy... ' Gimme that, gimme that (..)
    1957 Funny Face